
Associated Press Calls Fiona Ma the Winner of California’s Lieutenant Governor Election
The Associated Press called California’s 2026 lieutenant governor race for Fiona Ma on election night.
She was first elected on November 6, 2018 with more votes than any other candidate for treasurer in the state’s history and re-elected to her second term in 2022. She is the first woman of color and the first woman Certified Public Accountant (CPA) elected to the position.
California is the world’s fourth-largest economy and Treasurer Ma is the state’s primary banker. Her office processes more than $3 trillion in payments within a typical year and provides transparency and oversight for an investment portfolio of more than $124 billion, approximately $34.8 billion of which are local government funds. She also is responsible for $93 billion in outstanding general obligation and lease revenue bonds of the state.

The Associated Press called California’s 2026 lieutenant governor race for Fiona Ma on election night.

CBS News projected Fiona Ma the winner of California’s lieutenant governor election in its November 3 report.

The Sacramento Bee reported the AP projection that Fiona Ma will become California’s next lieutenant governor.

CalMatters included the AP call for Fiona Ma in its roundup of California’s statewide election results.

The Los Angeles Times reported that Fiona Ma was elected California lieutenant governor in its November 3 election coverage.

Beverly Press and Park Labrea News select Fiona Ma for California Lieutenant Governor in their October 28 general election endorsements.